Some advice I would give to incoming Freshman students is to BE SOCIAL! I cannot stress enough the importance of getting out there and meeting people.You may think that the bulldog bash is ridiculous and childish. You may not want to be 'forced' to meet new people and do things. Trust me, by skipping the Bulldog Bash you are missing out.

Think of it this way: there are about 1,400 other people who- deep down- want to meet new people and are likely feeling the same anxieties as you. The motto you will never forget is “Be bold, be friendly.” This shouldn’t apply exclusively to Bulldog Bash but to your entire school year. But as long as you’ve got the Bash, remember it is the one of the best ways to get acquainted with those people, and forge relationships that you may very well keep through your four years in the UMD.

Oh and by the way, I’m awesome.